| |  | The “Tutera Touch.” Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner hosted aspecial table setting presentation on October 4, sharing tips by |
| author David Tutera from his new book “A Passion for Parties,” a guide to elegant entertaining, onhow to give an intimate party from four to 4,000 guests. The “Tutera Touch” is sought after by someof the most prestigious names and organizations, including The White House, The Kennedy Center,Elton John, Tommy Hilfiger, and HRH The Prince of Wales, among others. | | 
Gail Bridgeman,
Patti Cumming & David Tutera
| | John Rosselli & Associates, D.C. opened its doors in Washington for the first time inOctober. The new 2,000 square foot store, located at 1515 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown,specializes in sophisticated antiques. Roselli’s domain also includes three shops inNew York City, including the flagship store in Manhattan. In addition to antiques, the Georgetownstore also features Mr. Rosselli’s line of reproductions, as well as fabrics, lightingand upholstery. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30 – 6:00, and by appointment.
| | The international U.S. preservation and cultural organization, Friends of Vieilles MaisonsFrancaises (FVMF), has announced plans to fund six new historic restoration projectsin the U.S. in conjunction with its 20th anniversary celebration. The celebration will featuretravel tour programs for participants that will include luxury accommodations, fabulousFrench cuisine, and exclusive opportunities to visit private historic manor houses and chateauxand will culminate with a gala dinner and a once-in-a-century fairy tale ball, held at Chateaude Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France on June 8, 2002. For more information, call CarronLeon (212) 759-6846.
| | Celebrity watch: While singer Gloria Gaynor was entertaining the crowd at the recent FightNight event, Diva Patti LaBelle was belting out tunes to a crowd of 100 people atCafé Milano.
| | In the September issue of WL, we reported on Marsha Ralls’s “hike” up Mt. Rainierto raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Marsha was one ofthe 11 out of 40 climbers attempting the climb to successfully summit the glacialmountain that rises over 14,400 feet above sea level (and, we might add, the onlyfemale member of the group to summit successfully). Marsha attributed her staminato the fact that she is a runner. The fact that she was helping patients with leukemia andlymphoma coupled with the added incentive of sponsors who had agreed to double theirpledges if she made it to the top kept her motivated. Congrats to Marsha on this fantasticfeat. Hiking, anyone? | | 
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